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# PHONAK PICONET2 P2 AZ (K961622)

_Phonak, Inc. · ESD · May 17, 1996 · Ear, Nose, Throat · SESE_

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## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** Phonak, Inc.
- **Product Code:** [ESD](/submissions/EN/subpart-d%E2%80%94prosthetic-devices/ESD.md)
- **Decision Date:** May 17, 1996
- **Decision:** SESE
- **Submission Type:** Traditional
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 874.3300
- **Device Class:** Class 1
- **Review Panel:** Ear, Nose, Throat
- **Attributes:** Therapeutic

## Intended Use

To amplify and transmit sound to the ear

## Device Story

Programmable behind-the-ear hearing instrument; amplifies and transmits sound to ear. Features 3 programmable memories, telecoil, 5 output limiting forms, and remote control. Operated by user via manual volume control/on-off switch or remote control. Powered by size 13 hearing instrument battery. Delivered fully assembled to dispenser; frequency response, gain, and output adjusted to individual audiogram.

## Clinical Evidence

No clinical data; device performance based on technical specifications and compliance with industry standards.

## Technological Characteristics

Programmable behind-the-ear hearing instrument; ASA/ANSI S3.2-1987 compliant. Features: 3 programmable memories, telecoil, 5 output limiting modes, remote control. Power: size 13 battery. Manual volume/power control.

## Regulatory Identification

An air-conduction hearing aid is a wearable sound-amplifying device intended to compensate for impaired hearing that conducts sound to the ear through the air. An air-conduction hearing aid is subject to the requirements in § 800.30 or § 801.422 of this chapter, as applicable. The air-conduction hearing aid generic type excludes the group hearing aid or group auditory trainer, master hearing aid, and the tinnitus masker, regulated under §§ 874.3320, 874.3330, and 874.3400, respectively.

## Submission Summary (Full Text)

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K961422

Exhibit 8

MAY 17 1996

# Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Information

Name of device : Phonak Piconet2 P2 AZ

Type of device : Programmable behind-the-ear hearing instrument. Substantially equivalent to other programmable behind-the-ear hearing instruments

Intended Use : To amplify and transmit sound to the ear

Features : 3 programmable memories, telecoil, 5 forms of output limiting, remote control

Assembly : Assembled from components available to hearing instrument manufacturer. Delivered completely assembled to the dispenser

Tech. Characteristics : Technical specifications comply with ASA/ANSI S3.2 - 1987

Fit : Frequency response, gain, output are fit to the individual audiogram

Controls : Both manually operated volume control with on/off and/or remote control is available

Power Source : Standard hearing instrument battery, size 13

A user’s manual and other information is supplied with each hearing instrument.

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